Police investigating Thursday morning armed robbery

Burlington police are investigating an armed robbery reported Thursday morning in the 900 block of South Lexington Avenue.

According to police, the victim was approached about 11:30 a.m. by a man who asked for a cigarette. During the exchange, the suspect pulled a knife and demanded cash.

The victim complied and was not injured. The suspect was last seen running on South Lexington Avenue with an undetermined amount of cash.

Police are looking for a black male between the ages of 30 and 40. He stands about 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He was wearing bluejeans and a black hooded shirt with the hood pulled over his head.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 336-229-3500 or Burlington/Alamance Crimestoppers at 336-229-7100.